Originally posted by EladarThis was gardening for just one Ambassador. I wouldn't want to know how much the US wastes every year on this kind of stuff. This doesn't even take into account expenses like alcohol.

But yes, we bury our political leaders with all the trappings of royalty of old. Why is it that people don't see it?

To get that job in the US all you need to do is be a big financial backer of the person who wins the Presidency. If you are going to live the life of luxury on the public dime, you either need to be elected to high office or help someone get elected to high office.

If you aren't rich, find rich people who will put you in office. Just be sure you do what they want so that you can stay there. Nice system we have here isn't it.

Originally posted by EladarTo get that job in the US all you need to do is be a big financial backer of the person who wins the Presidency. If you are going to live the life of luxury on the public dime, you either need to be elected to high office or help someone get elected to high office.

If you aren't rich, find rich people who will put you in office. Just be sure you do what they want so that you can stay there. Nice system we have here isn't it.

That system is replicated all over the world.
The only difference is where you are it's a
bigger pool.